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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1955
Page
22
Editorial from a local paper cites National Safety Council forecasts that 560 Americans will die on roads from tonight to Monday. It urges motorists to slow down, stay vigilant, and avoid drinking and driving to prevent holiday fatalities and protect the community.
Columbus notes five term governor Frank Lausche has announced a Democratic bid for the U S Senate next year likely challenging Republican Sen. George H. Bender. Analysts caution that a popular state leader does not guarantee success in national elections amid shifting issues and a competitive race.
The paper lauds Anderson retailers as they extend hours for Christmas shopping. Merchants decorated shops, stocked quality merchandise, and expanded sales help to make Christmas 1955 memorable, with today the final big shopping day before holiday closures tomorrow.
The piece describes Thule Greenland as a modern miracle built to support U S Air Force operations. It details Arctic conditions inside hangars and open air, the harsh climate, cold dangers, and the surprise arrival of Broadway performers to boost morale for isolated troops. It notes lighting, infrastructure, and the remote logistics keeping the base supplied.
A 1988 Hopkins Syndicate piece extols anabolic morality over catabolic behavior. It cites Clark B at a lunch chat on civilization, war, and personal ethics, urging readers to build up virtue, avoid greed and vice, and support communal institutions while noting church participation rose to about 60 percent.
Analysis notes the 1950s Middle East strain as Western diplomacy backs away from Jordan amid six days of rioting and a collapse of Parliament. It argues Moscow exploits the chaos, while the Baghdad Pact risks becoming a liability in the Arab world and undermines Western goals in the region.
Dr William Brady discusses subacromial bursitis and calcium deposits in the shoulder, recounting an older injury, X ray findings, and the confusion over calcium deposits as a cause or result of inflammation. He warns about X ray overuse by dealers and shares reader letters challenging medical claims.
Craig Grants three paroles release followed by arson sentences for Gosport youths who admitted starting a pre Halloween fire that killed volunteer fireman Bert Dittemore Jr and injured nine others. Participants Dale Morgan 19 William Pack 17 Frank Bunkhart 16 were in reform school terms for arson. governor cites prior good records. The blaze collapsed a covered bridge over White River on December 28. The case was decided in Owen Circuit Court on November 4.
State Highway Commission opened bids for improvement of several miles of highway and 18 state bridges plus six county bridges. Low bids usually win after bid checks. Examples include Tharp for two U.S. 31 bridges at Uniontown area and Gates for U.S. 52 bridges near Rushville.
Readers who miss The Herald should call 38571 before 9 AM to receive a copy after 9. If Sunday delivery fails, visit a local seller to file a complaint and obtain a free replacement.
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